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The Luck of Ginger Coffey

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James "Ginger" Coffey (Robert Shaw), an unemployed Irishman whose nickname stems from his red hair and mustache, moves his family to Montreal in hopes of finding work. He has trouble getting a job, until a friend helps him land a lowly position at a newspaper. Because of his poor prospects, his wife (Mary Ure) leaves him, taking their daughter with her. Ginger works at becoming a reporter to win back his wife and impress his daughter, but booze and brawling distract him from his goal.
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Elizabeth Sussex Sight & Sound 03/31/2020
[Director Irvin] Kershner's obvious absorption in his subject is rare enough in the cinema to be worth cherishing. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Hardwick Vogue 06/20/2023
The whole is a moving naturalistic film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David K May 24 It surprised me. Maybe it will surprise you, too. Story of an Irish immigrant who is more chatter than substance and the effect it has on his life and family. See more @ExcessMale 10/06/2020 This made-for-television entry from Kershner is greatly carried by Shaw's chipper performance and Kershner's emphasis on characterization See more Read all reviews
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Irvin Kershner

Director

Robert Shaw

Ginger Coffey

Mary Ure

Vera Coffey

Liam Redmond

MacGregor

Tom Harvey

Joe McGlade

Leo Leyden

Brott
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Synopsis James "Ginger" Coffey (Robert Shaw), an unemployed Irishman whose nickname stems from his red hair and mustache, moves his family to Montreal in hopes of finding work. He has trouble getting a job, until a friend helps him land a lowly position at a newspaper. Because of his poor prospects, his wife (Mary Ure) leaves him, taking their daughter with her. Ginger works at becoming a reporter to win back his wife and impress his daughter, but booze and brawling distract him from his goal.
Director
Irvin Kershner
Producer
Leon Roth
Screenwriter
Brian Moore
Production Co
Crawley Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2021
Runtime
1h 40m
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